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Swinging into action P. 3 www.spec.com.au Phone (03) 5522 3000 AND GUARDIAN MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2015 Junior cricket champs $1.30 inc GST Portland impresses ‘I think everyone came together, and I thought the atmosphere was electric’ - Mayor Robert Halliday COURTNEY MAGANN DESPITE somewhat gloomy weather, Portland turned on a brilliant performance on the weekend for the influx of tourists that filled the streets, café’s and other local attractions. Glenelg Shire Mayor Robert Halliday wandered the streets during Saturday morning, as Portland welcomed another cruise ship into the harbour, and said he had been “thoroughly impressed” by the spectacle of people. However, the morning was not without drama. As eager locals prepared to welcome in P&O’s Pacific Jewel, an unusual sight caught their attention as not one, but two, cruise ships were visible from the cliff top. Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity was the surprise guest, as it neared our shores on Saturday morning, to unload a sick passenger. Coast Guard Portland flotilla commander Stephen Brown said the coast guard had been alerted around 8.30am that their services were required. “We were notified of one medical evacuation for a sick patient, a suspected stroke, so we headed out with a few ambos and they attended to the gentleman,” Mr Brown said. He said the passenger was then transferred to land to receive further medical care. “It all went pretty smoothly,” Mr Brown added. The Crystal Serenity was Adelaide bound, and continued its journey soon after the sick passenger had been unloaded. Cr Halliday said it had been quite the view, watching two cruise ships approach Portland. “It obviously wasn’t good to hear someone was ill, but the two cruise ships were a beautiful sight,” Cr Halliday said on Saturday. Passengers from the Pacific Jewel then disembarked onto the Lee Breakwater and began filling the streets. “It was absolutely packed everywhere,” Cr Halliday mused, “the one complaint I heard all morning was from a couple who were complaining they had to wait for more than a quarter of an hour for a cup of coffee.” A cruise ship passenger travelling from Geelong said although she lived relatively close, she had never visited Portland before now. “It’s a truly beautiful place, and I know I have barely scratched the surface of what’s here,” said Judy Carmichael. Another passenger visiting from Adelaide, Paul Jameson, said he had also never visited Portland, but was thrilled with his visit so far. “Many locals, and café staff have pointed me in the direction of places to go and see,” said Mr Jameson. “I stopped for a coffee, and walked out with my coffee and stacks of information,” he laughed. Continued PAGE 2 Tuesday visitor arrives today THE Pacific Pearl is set to berth in Portland this afternoon around 5pm, and depart at 4pm tomorrow. The ship was originally scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning, but poor weather conditions at Kangaroo Island meant the ship had to depart that port earlier than expected. THE Pacific Jewel prepares to dock beside the Lee Breakwater on Saturday morning for its second visit to Portland within 10 days. Picture: JOSH NASH 150307jn008 According to the Glenelg Shire Council, only limited passengers and crew will disembark this evening.